Two thugs held a runner at knife point before stealing his Rolex watch in a terrifying robbery at a park.
The man was running through a remote area in Sale Water Park in Trafford when the two men approached him, police said. One of them pulled out a knife.
They forced him to take off his Rolex watch before fleeing the scene on mountain bikes. They headed in the direction of Stretford towards Stretford Cemetery.
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The first man was described as black, aged in his mid to early 30s and around 6ft 1in tall. He was of large build and was wearing a black puffer jacket with his hood up and a black snood covering the lower part of his face.
He was also wearing black tracksuit bottoms with black Nike trainers with an underfoot bubble. His bike was a black and grey mountain bike with front suspension, police said.
The second was described as white, aged around 20 to 30, around 5ft 9in tall and of slight build. He was wearing a dark grey Nike zip up top with a hood, which he was wearing over his head.
He was also wearing dark blue jeans and light coloured trainers. Police said the watch was a Rolex Submariner in Stainless Steel Be-Gold Oyster Perpetual engrave with black face.
Detectives are now appealing for any witnesses of the incident - which happened at around 6.50pm yesterday (Tuesday) - to come forward. Anyone who saw two men acting suspiciously in the area is being urged to get in touch.
Contact police on 0161 856 7655 or 101 quoting incident 2470 of 22/03/22. Alternatively, details can be passed via the LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
